Today, despite thousands of malls opening in Delhi, Ansal Plaza was different. When it opened in 1999, Delhiites saw mall culture for the first time. This was a time when people only shopped in markets, but Ansal Plaza showed what it meant to walk around, eat and spend time in a mall.
The McDonald’s here was not just a place to eat burgers, but it was also the biggest dating destination for couples. People were crazy about the concerts held in the open amphitheater here. When bands like Palash Sen Euphoria used to perform here, there was nowhere to set foot. But today the same place is silent and there are traces of betel leaves on the walls.
